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Browns hired Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator.

The move had been rumored and is now official. Williams takes over for Ray Horton, who lasted just one season in Cleveland. Williams served as the Rams' DC for three seasons but wasn't going to be asked back following the departure of head coach Jeff Fisher. The Browns utilized a 3-4 scheme under Ray Horton but will likely move to a 4-3 with Williams at the helm. Cleveland allowed the second-most yards and the third-most points in 2016 while winning just one of `16 games. Jan 8 - 11:19 AM

Ray Horton is out as DC after only one season. Williams was unlikely to keep his job in Los Angeles under the team's new head coach (whoever it may be) and will now move cross-country to coach one of the league's worst defensive units. It will be interesting to see how the Browns configure their defense next season. They used a 3-4 scheme under Horton but Williams has traditionally coached 4-3 defenses. Jan 7 - 9:10 PM

The Browns have offered their defensive coordinator position to Rams DC Gregg Williams.

Williams would take over for Ray Horton, who is being let go. The Browns have also reached out to former Broncos DC Wade Phillips. Williams is still employed by the Rams but maybe not for long as the next head coach will likely pick his own staff. Only the 49ers allowed more yards than Cleveland this year. Whoever the Browns end up hiring will have their work cut out for them. Jan 6 - 5:03 PM

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Rams' defensive coaching staff is hoping to keep their jobs if the team hires an offensive-minded head coach.

The defense is the least of the Rams' worries and is where all the talent resides on the team. DC Gregg Williams has led an aggressive, attacking unit the past few years, but one could argue it's also a very undisciplined group. The Rams finished 15th in team defense DVOA this season and No. 6 against the run. The problem the past couple years has been the defense getting worn down late in the season because the offense can't stay on the field. Jan 6 - 10:05 AM

Browns LG Joel Bitonio (knee) has been ruled out of the Browns' second preseason game.

Bitonio isn't dealing with any structural damage and won't need surgery. It's not related to his 2016 Lisfranc injury, but this is a setback that could cost him multiple weeks. Bitonio should be ready for the season opener.

Browns placed C Austin Reiter on injured reserve with a torn left ACL, ending his season.

A 2015 seventh-round pick of the Redskins, Reiter made his first career appearance Sunday, starting against the Redskins. With first-rounder Cameron Erving still week to week with a bruised lung, the Browns could be down to option three at the pivot in Week 5.

Coach Hue Jackson already ruled Erving out for the Browns' second preseason game. It's possible Erving will be ready for Week 1, but this is a huge blow to his starting chances. Shon Coleman is likely to open the year at right tackle.